Harvey Melvin Richards
01-07-2013, 10:53 AM
In the now closed thread for the TS Aligner, someone mentioned how useful the offset dial indicator thingy was. As a machinist I use indicators a lot, and the offset tip can be quite useful. I made mine out of 3/16" X 3/16" keystock. One end has a 4-48 thread, and the other end has a 0.116 through hole, although you could get by with a 1/8" hole. The bar is attached to the indicator with a 4-48 1/2" long socket head cap screw.
There are adapters available for indicators that will also allow for an offset tip, but these only work on specific indicator travel lengths. Keep in mind that by adding an offset tip, you are changing the direction of the load on the indicator.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz35/HarveyMelvinRichards/Indicators/PA222019Large_zps7172f585.jpg
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz35/HarveyMelvinRichards/Indicators/PA222021Large_zps00f7917b.jpg
There are adapters available for indicators that will also allow for an offset tip, but these only work on specific indicator travel lengths. Keep in mind that by adding an offset tip, you are changing the direction of the load on the indicator.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz35/HarveyMelvinRichards/Indicators/PA222019Large_zps7172f585.jpg
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz35/HarveyMelvinRichards/Indicators/PA222021Large_zps00f7917b.jpg